About Me

My name is Quillan Isidore, born and raised in south London and a recently retired professional BMX racer. I have 20 years’ experience in BMX racing, representing Team GB and Peckham BMX, beginning at the ripe age of eight. I quickly found success in the sport, thanks to a strong physique and a daredevil attitude towards trying new things. Within five years of racing I had claimed three British Championship titles and a National title. Soon after, I was recognised for my achievements and invited to join the British Cycling Talent Team programme at the age of 13.

A great work ethic, discipline and the ability to adapt were instilled in me at a young age while working with some of the country’s best coaches at Peckham BMX and British Cycling. In 2012 I became 16 Boys UCI World Champion and won another national title. I was also honoured to be nominated in the top 10 for the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award.

Adversity struck hard in 2013 when a horrific crash in Birmingham left me with two broken ankles and a broken wrist. A string of injuries followed and my confidence was at an all‑time low. These circumstances taught me a great deal about resilience and mental strength. Through goal‑setting and focusing on incremental progress I rebuilt my self‑belief and returned to top form.

In 2014 I relocated from south London to Manchester to join the British Cycling programme full‑time. Surrounded by some of the world’s best athletes and coaches across all cycling disciplines, I soaked up every bit of knowledge I could. I loved every moment of living and breathing the life of a full‑time athlete working towards my goals and striving to be better every day.

The 11 years that followed 2014 I travelled all around the world with Team GB competing in World Championships, World Cups, European Cup along with pursuing Olympic glory. Although, I fell short of my ultimate goal I was incredibly proud to enjoy such a long career achieving several World Cup finals, including a podium, and a few European Cup wins. Naturally, as I knew my career was coming to an end I shifted more of my energy into coaching the next generation and passing on my vast amount of knowledge as best as I could.

Quillan Isidore smiling with his fists raised Quillan Isidore riding on a BMX Racing World Cup track

Coaching Philosophy

My coaching journey began in 2019. What started as a way to supplement my income quickly grew into a genuine passion and is now my full-time career. I have a real desire to share the knowledge and experience I've gained throughout my time in the sport, helping riders achieve their goals and reach new heights - whether that's standing on a World Championship podium or simply building the confidence to clear a jump for the very first time. Having been coached by some of the best coaches in the world and trained alongside Olympic medallists, World Champions and world-class athletes, I've been fortunate to learn what it truly takes to perform at the highest level.

Over the past seven years, I've developed a coaching style that is thought-provoking, engaging, fun and professional, taking great pride in supporting my athletes' well-being while helping them unlock their full potential. My own journey as an athlete has shaped that philosophy. From the highs of becoming a World Champion and standing on a World Cup podium, to the lows of being wheelchair-bound with two broken ankles, suffering a broken femur, and repeatedly rebuilding myself to return to elite competition, I've experienced the full spectrum of high-performance sport.

I've also battled with confidence after crashes and periods of poor performance, so I understand first-hand the mental challenges that riders face. Those experiences allow me to support athletes not only technically and physically, but mentally too. I know what it takes to find the courage to keep moving forward, and with the right guidance we can work through those challenges together, build lasting confidence, and help you become the very best rider you can be.

Quillan Isidore shaking hands with a young BMX rider

Achievements

  • 16 Boys World Champion
  • 8 × World Cup finals
  • 1 × World Cup podium
  • 10th UCI Supercross ranking (2023)
  • 2 × Elite European wins
  • 8 × European podiums
  • 12 × European finals
  • 5th Tokyo Olympic Test Event
  • 6 × British Championship
  • 3 × National Champion
  • 40 x National wins
Quillan Isidore on a BMX Racing World Cup podium